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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LM55 ZBOMOT history

LM55 ZBO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 235,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

LM55 ZBO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
235,806 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 ZBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 ZBO was last recorded at 235,806 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 9,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,663 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,143 miles
Average per year
10,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 235,806 miles
  • 2021 – 226,663 miles
  • 2019 – 219,660 miles
  • 2018 – 210,802 miles
  • 2017 – 194,801 miles
  • 2016 – 181,900 miles
  • 2015 – 166,623 miles
  • 2014 – 153,297 miles
  • 2013 – 143,213 miles
  • 2012 – 131,699 miles
  • 2011 – 122,893 miles
  • 2010 – 114,859 miles
  • 2009 – 106,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,806 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,806 miles (+9,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    235,806 miles
    Test number
    146065372284
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass226,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    226,663 miles
    Test number
    742854272067
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail226,663 miles (+7,003)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,663 miles
    Test number
    882928101344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass219,660 miles (+8,858)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    219,660 miles
    Test number
    817598316343
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all deteriating (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass210,802 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    210,802 miles
    Test number
    560370121728
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop broken
  6. Fail210,802 miles (+16,001)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,802 miles
    Test number
    621437844274
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake hoses cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop broken
  7. Pass194,801 miles (+12,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    194,801 miles
    Test number
    354749898283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,900 miles (+15,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    181,900 miles
    Test number
    492483465832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,623 miles (+13,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    166,623 miles
    Test number
    836683575166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass153,297 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,297 miles
    Test number
    149863464131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,213 miles (+11,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,213 miles
    Test number
    765598773144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass131,699 miles (+8,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    131,699 miles
    Test number
    175263972127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass122,893 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,893 miles
    Test number
    269254561480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,859 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    263424670491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,959 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    230650389127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,545 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    764167509159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,550 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    774150239040
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCrack in windscreen but not in swept area
    • NoteTyre light on

Questions about LM55 ZBO

Does LM55 ZBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 ZBO expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 ZBO?
The MOT on LM55 ZBO expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 ZBO done?
LM55 ZBO was recorded at 235,806 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 10,769 miles a year.
Has LM55 ZBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 ZBO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM55 ZBO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM55 ZBO find?
LM55 ZBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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